Known for his prowess when it comes to soccer and for being an incredible star on and off the field, Neymar Jr. is once again in news related to eSports. The former Twitch streamer has signed an exclusive deal with Facebook Gaming as a content creator which will definitely up the ante for Zuckerberg against the streaming giants Twitch and YouTube.
Signing one of the most famous personalities in the world as an ambassador is definitely a good grab by Facebook and will help them establish themselves in the gaming industry.
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Facebook lands an exclusive streaming deal with Neymar Jr.
Facebook has been successful in landing a deal with Neymar Jr. as an exclusive content creator for his venture into the gaming industry. The Brazillian soccer star will now stream multiple times every month and will also collaborate with different creators. The first live stream took place on Friday, Dec 17, at 11 AM (PT).
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Neymar Jr. was extremely elated about the deal and said, “The gaming world has always been one of my greatest passions after football, and I can barely wait to hang out and have fun with everyone who also shares this passion.”
Galera, o pai tá on oficialmente no @FacebookGaming ! 😎🔥
Cola comigo para se divertir e já curte a minha Página lá no Facebook.A primeira gameplay já é amanhã, 16h horário de Brasília / 20h no horário de Paris.
Bora jogar ! pic.twitter.com/1pSNrRpDLQ— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) December 16, 2021
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Neymar Jr. was formerly streaming on Twitch as well and was banned from the platform after he leaked fellow Brazilian teammate Richarlinson’s number on stream.
Neymar will be streaming Live from his Facebook Page and fans are really excited to see him start gaming once again! Neymar had also collaborated with Fortnite and is an avid Counter Strike: GO player.
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Now it is for time to tell how the Brazillian superstar fares once again on his gaming stint, given his Twitch Career didn’t last long enough.
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